Book of condolence opened for Daddy Lumba 29th July

• Posted on July 28, 2025July 28, 2025
• by Nana Kwesi Coomson
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The family of the late Charles Kwadwo Fosu, known popularly as Daddy Lumba, has announced that on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, a book of condolence will be opened in his memory.

Fans, friends, and colleagues will have to visit his home at Kinshasha Crescent, House No. 12 (GA 332 9264), East Legon, to sign the book of condolence.

It also announced that on August 2, 2025, a candlelight vigil will be held at Independence Square in memory of the late musician who inspired many with his songs.

A statement from the family of the legendary highlife artist said he died in hospital on Saturday after a short illness.

Daddy Lumba, whose musical career spanned almost four decades, “was a cultural icon and his music touched countless lives”, the statement said.

Daddy Lumba inspired many young Ghanaian musicians to pursue highlife music – a genre synonymous with the country.

He is credited with 33 albums and more than 200 songs over his long career, touching on themes such as love, forgiveness, beauty, money, death and other social themes.

Lumba last held a public concert to mark Valentine’s Day on 15 February 2025 to celebrate love, sharing the stage with some of Ghana’s brightest musicians, with many of the country’s politicians and influential people in attendance.

Earlier this month, he met President Mahama at an event organised for senior citizens at the seat of government as part of celebrations to mark the Republic Day holiday.

He had been due to go on tour to the US and Canada later this year.

His most celebrated albums include Sika Sem, Aben Wo Ha, Wo Ho Kyere, Awosoo, Give Peace A Chance and Ahenfue Kyinkye.

His most recent song, Ofon Na Edi Asem Fo, was released in December 2022.